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#54 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 5% of private schools

Lascuola Ditalia

School

12 E 96TH ST, New York, NY 10128

Private

Enrollment

111

Student-Teacher

3.5:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#54 of 992

In New York

#13 of 118

public schools

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Lascuola Ditalia

8.2/10

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About Lascuola Ditalia

Lascuola Ditalia is a private school in New York, NY. Lascuola Ditalia serves approximately 111 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Lascuola Ditalia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.0 pts above NY schools
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 111 students, Lascuola Ditalia is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.5:1 students to teachers, Lascuola Ditalia sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Lascuola Ditalia is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Lascuola Ditalia compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
This School
vs
11.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
111
This School
vs
438
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.2
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.3% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
Lascuola Ditalia New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Lascuola Ditalia (this school) 8.2
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS 8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL 8.2
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY 8.3
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY 3.8
LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE) 3.2
HERITAGE SCHOOL (THE) 7.6
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE 2.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE) 7.3
CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL 9.5
CENTRAL PARK EAST I 6.6
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II 6.1
JUDITH S KAYE SCHOOL (THE) 7.3
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM 5.1
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION 7.9
PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL 8.5
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 8.8
AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM 4.3
PS 108 ASSEMBLYMAN ANGELO DEL TORO EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX 2.8
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 3 8.2
INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 6.6

Showing 20 of 345 schools. View all schools in New York

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,564
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 21%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 111
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Black 1.8%
Hispanic 1.8%
Asian 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12 E 96TH ST, New York, NY 10128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lascuola Ditalia may also want to explore other schools in the area. NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is SPENCE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, DALTON SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi
School Distance Rating
LA SCUOLA D'ITALIA New York 0.0 mi 5.0
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 7.3
DALTON SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 7.0
SPENCE SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 7.3
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York 0.3 mi 6.1
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York 0.3 mi
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS New York 0.3 mi 8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 8.2
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY New York 0.4 mi 8.3
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York 0.4 mi 3.8
WINDWARD SCHOOL THE - NYC New York 0.4 mi 6.7
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 7.8
REECE SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 9.0
LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE) New York 0.5 mi 3.2
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 6.2
CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 9.5
CENTRAL PARK EAST I New York 0.6 mi 6.6
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II New York 0.6 mi 6.1
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 4.4
CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,705

Median Home Value

$1,295,600

Median Rent

$2,648/mo

Population

59,000

College Educated

77.5%

Homeownership

32.3%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

42.7

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School Rating
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM Staatsburg, NY 8.2
EDEN II SCHOOL FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN Staten Island, NY 8.2
LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL New York, NY 8.1
OUR SAVIOR NEW AMERICAN SCHOOL Centereach, NY 8.1
PHYLLIS L SUSSER SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN I Flushing, NY 8.1
NEW YORK SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF White Plains, NY 8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lascuola Ditalia

What grades does Lascuola Ditalia serve?

Lascuola Ditalia serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lascuola Ditalia?

Lascuola Ditalia has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lascuola Ditalia?

The student-teacher ratio at Lascuola Ditalia is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lascuola Ditalia rank in NY?

Lascuola Ditalia ranks #54 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Lascuola Ditalia's MySchoolScout rating?

Lascuola Ditalia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lascuola Ditalia a private school?

Yes, Lascuola Ditalia is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lascuola Ditalia a religious school?

No, Lascuola Ditalia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
67 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
111
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8.5 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County

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